The two comments made on my last post spurred me on to clarify Frame's position. I have no interest in defending him, just clarifying what he actually says. Many of the 'objections' to Frame will be cleared up, I think, with clarification.First, the section I quoted comes as Frame is discussing the cultural mandate as … Continue reading Clarification (s) on Cultural Mandate and Environmentalism
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The Cultural Mandate and Environmentalism
One of the things I'm most excited about in relation to the change in roles here at ECC is leading an ACG with Lynn in the fall (Lynn doing most of the social/community building stuff and me doing most, though not all, of the teaching). We're thinking about starting off with a series on Christ … Continue reading The Cultural Mandate and Environmentalism
God and Human Language
I've altered my reading list dramatically for the summer, partly due to my shifting role at the church and some classes I hope to be teaching in the fall. One of the books I've picked up is The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God by John Frame. Philosophy and Epistemology aren't strong areas for me, … Continue reading God and Human Language
Osteen’s Alternative Gospel
Yesterday I finished up chapter 3 of Horton's book Christless Christianity. The chapter, "Smooth talking and Christless Christianity", is a detailed expose/refutation of Joel Osteen's theology - if you can really call it that. It wasn't what I expected when I picked up the book, but it was a good reminder of how unbiblical, pervasive, … Continue reading Osteen’s Alternative Gospel
Calvin: the good, the bad, the ugly
I finished Godfrey's short bio of Calvin last week before leaving for Chicago, but wanted to wrap a few thoughts on the book before thinking out loud about any others. Reading his bio was encouraging, but there was also several cautionary aspects.The good first (things that struck me as I read the bio). Though many … Continue reading Calvin: the good, the bad, the ugly
God Entranced 